Crucible Act 1 Vocab

Conjured

summoned a spirit or entity, often through magic or supernatural means.

Faction

a group of individuals within a larger organization or community, often united by a common interest or goal, which can create conflict with other groups.

Abominations

acts that are considered extremely immoral or detestable; often refers to something that is unnatural or in violation of societal norms.

Inert

lacking the ability or strength to move; inactive or sluggish.

Hypocrites

individuals who profess beliefs or virtues they do not practice themselves; often criticize others for behaviors they themselves exhibit.

Calumny

the act of making false and defamatory statements about someone; a slanderous accusation.

Prodigious

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree; extraordinary.

Quail

to feel or show fear or apprehension; to recoil in dread.

Anarchy

a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority

Ascertain

to find out or learn with certainty

Diabolism

dealings with or possession by the devil

Bemused

marked by confusion or bewilderment

Antagonists

one that contends with or opposes another

Propitiation

the act of gaining or regaining the favor or goodwill of someone or something : the act of propitiating : appeasement

Licentious

lacking legal or moral restraints

Evade

to avoid facing up to

ecstatic

of, relating to, or marked by a state of overwhelming emotion